New to SYW. Any tips on how to maximize points earning? Uber seems like the obvious first priority. For everything else, do I need to go through the website each time I make a purchase?

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There’s better website earning portals out there like ebates. Only use SYW for Uber unless your an avid Sears fan 😂😂😂

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What else do you recommend?

Avid Sears fan???? If they had any, they wouldn't have filed for bankruptcy

C1, how do earn on ebates through business travel?

I always book my hotel directly on the Marriott website and go through eBates. I just booked out for the next three months with their 12% cash back. I assume it will net me $500+.

Airfare I’m forced to book through our portal and I do Uber ($2 for SYW). Food is per diem.

C1: when you go through ebates does Marriott code the booking as third party? If so, that would mean you don’t earn any Marriott points, correct?

No, you get points and stay credit. Ebates redirects you to the Marriott site and you book as normal.

Ebates won't let you use corporate rates right

You are booking on the Marriott site directly. You can use your Corp booking codes.

Damn I only see 1.5% cashback for Marriott now 🙃

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